Cambodia to spend $500 million to foster labour and vocational training for 2021-2025
Cambodia will invest nearly $500 million to foster the country’s labour and vocational training from 2021 to 2025. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50799788/cambodia-to-spend-500-million-to-foster-labour-and-vocational-training-for-2021-2025/
Cambodia launches macroeconomic surveillance database system testing
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and ADB’s Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department have launched the Macroeconomic surveillance Database system (MsDs) testing to secure timely report of macroeconomic and financial status. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50902661/cambodia-launches-macroeconomic-surveillance-database-system-testing/
Warning of imminent ‘strong pulse’ in Mekong water levels
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) warned Wednesday of a “strong pulse” in the river’s water levels over the next five days. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50903371/warning-of-imminent-strong-pulse-in-mekong-water-levels/
Cambodia commits to continued support for NAM
Cambodia has expressed continuing support for the Non-Aligned Movement, which the country has been part of since the 1950s. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50951404/cambodia-commits-to-continued-support-for-nam/
‘One million more’ to get Covid-19 jab by end-Sept
Following Prime Minister Hun sen’s order to accelerate Covid-19 vaccination drives across the country, progress seems to be back on track with the milestone of nine million adults vaccinated reached on August 28. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/one-million-more-get-covid-19-jab-end-sept
Slightly more than 200,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines remain in Cambodia, alternatives considered for booster
Cambodia remaining stock of Janssen’s Johnson & Johnson vaccines, which was designated for frontliners and general population in remote, far lying places and hill tribes now stands at just above 200,000. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/923318/slightly-more-than-200000-doses-of-johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccines-remain-in-cambodia-alternatives-considered-for-booster/
Kandal residents briefly detained for taking photos of new airport development
A mother and son contesting the development of Phnom Penh’s new international airport in Kandal province were detained on Wednesday for taking photos of their rice field being cleared by the developer, but were released after agreeing to stop protesting. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Cambodia plans the inaugural issuance of $300 million sovereign bonds of $300 million next year
The Royal Government of Cambodia plans to issue the first $300 million worth sovereign bond to raise fund to finance public investment projects, aiming at boosting the country’s economic growth and productivity. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50958999/cambodia-plans-the-inaugural-issuance-of-300-million-sovereign-bonds-of-300-million-next-year/
China to help Cambodia build a vaccine filling factory
Chinese state Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on saturday said that the country will continue to provide vaccine assistance according to Cambodia’s needs and help Cambodia build a vaccine filling factory. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50983142/china-to-help-cambodia-build-a-vaccine-filling-factory/
Thunderstorms on the way for Cambodia
After last night’s unseasonal thunder and rain in Phnom Penh, The Ministry of Water Resources says to expect more thunderstorms and rain from 16-22 February 2022. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501025458/thunderstorms-on-the-way-for-cambodia-2/
USAID-KOICA partnership to strengthen next generation of zoonotic disease experts in Cambodia
Cambodia’s next generation of experts on diseases that cross from animals to humans have received a boost thanks to a partnership between the United states Agency for International Development (UsAID) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501070376/usaid-koica-partnership-to-strengthen-next-generation-of-zoonotic-disease-experts-in-cambodia/
Cambodia exports surge 16% to $22.4B
The government’s strategic measures and reforms helped Cambodia register remarkable export growth, the Ministry of Commerce said yesterday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501229569/cambodia-exports-surge-16-to-22-4b/
Cambodia produces over four million tons of garbage per year: official
Cambodia produces more than four million tons of garbage a year, and only a half was disposed of at dumping sites, Ministry of Environment’s secretary of state and spokesman Neth Pheaktra said on Tuesday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501142231/cambodia-produces-over-four-million-tons-of-garbage-per-year-official/
Third expressway to connect Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
Four companies have shown interest in constructing Cambodia’s third expressway that will connect Phnom Penh with siem Reap. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-expressway-to-connect-phnom-penh-and-siem-reap
Ministry of Tourism reforming jobs to promote tourism
The Ministry of Tourism continues to promote the work of public financial management reform for the early recovery of Cambodia’s tourism sector. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501159612/ministry-of-tourism-reforming-jobs-to-promote-tourism/
Cambodia, Thailand sign agreement on combating human trafficking
Cambodia and Thailand have signed an agreement on the standard Operating Procedures (sOPs) on law enforcement cooperation against human trafficking, according to a statement from Cambodia’s National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) on Monday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501141318/cambodia-thailand-sign-agreement-on-combating-human-trafficking/
Farmers stopped from using drying-up reservoir
Authorities in Banteay Meanchey province’s Preah Netr Preah district have stopped farmers from using a protected reservoir because it could dry out. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242127/farmers-stopped-from-using-drying-up-reservoir/
PM orders the judiciary to join out-of-court solution
Prime Minister Hun sen said he has ordered the government’s lawyers, judicial officials, and legal experts to cooperate jointly with local officials to boost out-of-court dispute settlements at the community level. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304394/pm-orders-the-judiciary-to-join-out-of-court-solution/
Indigenous women voice collective concerns
A senior environment official called for calm after indigenous women’s communities urged relevant ministries and institutions to address their concerns by including their input into the draft amendments to the protected natural areas and forestry laws. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/indigenous-women-voice-collective-concerns
Tetra Tech to support conservation in Cambodia under USAID contract
Tetra Tech has secured a contract from the U.s. Agency for International Development to support conservation efforts in Cambodia. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501418644/tetra-tech-to-support-conservation-in-cambodia-under-usaid-contract/